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Grab a bargain. With the legislation for landlords coming out (July) it would pay to snap up this offer of £100 plus VAT (hang on thought we were out of the VAT zone, I digress) You save a lot as the normal fee is £455 plus VAT. You get to be listed on the NAPIT site so better exposure for...

Not sure this has been posted on the forum yet, thought it may be of interest. It appears NICEIC are launching a CPS for electricians carrying out EICRs in the domestic sector:
http://www.niceic.com/join-us/private-rented-sector-scheme
Looks like it's an add-on, as you already have to be...

HI so I have been asked to do the electrics for a loft conversion in a bungalow, it is minimal work 2 sockets a light and a smoke all of which will be coming of a current circuit so no new circuits. does this mean I can just issue a minor works certificate ?
thanks

Hi all,
I am new to this forum and as an electrician of 41 years circumstances are seeing me head in a different direction as far as work is concerned.
Here is a list of questions (Sorry)
Do you need test and inspect qualifications for competent persons scheme, although I have experience.
My...

Hi, I'm new to this, and I need some advice with my first Bluetooth speaker project. I'm not sure if my plans on doing a portable Bluetooth speaker are correct (is it going to work?). I have 4 18650 batteries (one battery has 3.7V 30A) that I'm going to use for the project. Also I'm going to use...

I don't think anyone has posted this yet, there is now an online gov.uk site to check your eligibility for the self employment support scheme.
You need your UTR and NI number then it will tell you if you are eligible, if you are then you go through a form to prove your identity using driving...

I’m part of the CIS scheme. Like many builders we are employed by everything but name (we are self employed). I’ve been working for the same company for over 20 years ( a very good company), they deduct tax from me at source. Today they took the very understandable decision to suspend all work...

I've bought all the power and hand tools, and am planning to start up on my own doing small electrical jobs for people as a sole trader with small steps, the problem I think i'm going to have is being able to sign off the work when i've done it, my friend at college is working for someone so...

I’m looking to get registered with the compétant persons scheme.
I’m looking at testers and wondering if it’s worth the extra money to get a tester that tests b type RCDs.
would the scheme pénalise me for not having an 18th fully compliant tester?
wondering on what people’s views are.

I’ve been offered a full rewire and consumer unit change, in the guidance note it says all notifyable work should be reported to building control or done by a person who is signed upto a competent person scheme. My aim is to sign upto a scheme eventually, I’ve done a domestic installer course...

Ive just taken on a van through the Napit drive scheme. Im really impressed with it so far. I have a brand new van for £300/month Inc Vat. no deposit and no payment at the end it allows me to do 24k miles a year in it and i get a brand new van every year. Im just wondered if anyone has any...

Hi,
I pretty sure this question has been asked a lot but I can’t find a definite answer so ....
Q1. If I was to start up as a self employed electrician who mainly does property maintenance for a letting agency would I need to be registered with one of the schemes? Most of the work is very...

Hi.
I'm trying to apply for an Electrical Labourer's card using my Level 3 2365 Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) certificate from City and Gills. I have passed the ECS health safety and environment assessment, but MyECS is still saying I am under-qualified for this grade.
Am I...

Anyone successfully work mainly for agents with part p with stoma or the like or are they all still stuck in the nic past? Only asking as I've just phoned nic to join and the attitude of the woman on the phone is a joke, as if shes doing me a favour so I'd rather go elsewhere but if peoples...

The benefits of using an OFTEC registered 'competent person'
One way to avoid these problems is to have your heating equipment installed by an OFTEC registered heating technician. Before joining OFTEC, all technicians must complete an approved training course and are inspected regularly by...

Is STROMA now owned by Certsure along with NAPIT, NICEIC and ELECSA?
Edit: NAPIT took over Stroma. Certsure operate NICEIC, ELECSA and NICEIC Cerifications.
Somebody did correct me the other day when I got this wrong. But I can't remember whether I was wrong in saying Certsure do own them, or...

ELECSA Certification Scheme Discussion, Advice, Tips, Criticism - From and by Electricians in the UK
This area of the forum isn't for flaming. Or moaning because they've increased their price on you. But for constructive criticism. If they increased their price, what is it that you get less of...

BECSA Competent Person Scheme Discussion, Advice, Tips, Criticism - From and by Electricians in the UK
This area of the forum isn't for flaming. Or moaning because they've increased their price on you. But for constructive criticism. If they increased their price, what is it that you get less...

JIB Certification Scheme Discussion, Advice, Tips, Criticism - From and by Electricians in the UK
This area of the forum isn't for flaming. Or moaning because they've increased their price on you. But for constructive criticism. If they increased their price, what is it that you get less of as...

hi guys i spoke to nappit recently after reading their codebreakers book,it said code 2 for all cables which are buried in the wall less than 50mm deep not rcd protected.i then said when doing a eicr i have always coded lighting circuits not rcd protected as code 3, he then said you would have...

Hello everyone,
I am training to be an electrician on one of these fast-tack career change courses and enjoying it.
I need to buy myself a multifunction meter and would, obviously, expect to post in the Tools and Products forum (please tell me to head off there if more appropriate).
But ...

Hi all,
Just after a bit of advice...
Time-served (Elec/Mech), 18th edition, 2392 Initial Verification, 12 years experience in industrial environment with experience in domestic work along the way.
Looking at starting to build up a bit of a client-base/reputation in the domestic world with the...

The question is I have picked up so many bad habits, safe isolation, etc. Normally no one is present and it's me, lockout kit has gathered dust. Of course not removing the light bulbs is another... Do I need to get back to my exam and dot the i's and cross the t's for the observation?
Also...

I was wondering if anyone has joined a student membership program for networking and study support such as NICEIC? Does being a member provide you with much help with NVQ training? And do they help you to get a job with a company, or is it just for self employed electricians?
Thanks,
Zane

Hi people. I’ve got my first niceic inspection in a few weeks. Any advice on what to expect? What type of installations to show them? Any tips to get through it smoothly would be greatly welcomed.
Thanks fellas ( and girls )

I've got my annual Stroma assessment next week and the job I am taking them to is a board change. I have not fitted an SPD as by my calculations it was not a requirement (plus a tight customer would not want the extra cost)
I don't think it will be a problem but am just looking for reassurance...

Napit or Stroma?
Completed 18th edition, 2365 level 2 and 3 Pat testing four years later on. Shadowed electrician worked on commercial and domestic with Agency.
whom should I join ?
Any recommendations?
And Why?

Seems you are now required to get your photo verified when applying for or renewing a card.
Supposed to be a form you can download to get it filled in by someone.
Section 2 Identification Photograph
All applicants must complete this section and supply a new photograph.
(Unless you had your...

I was going to go off on one but what's the use so sod them let them have their bank holiday week end and sort it on Tuesday poor things must be cream crackered I mean a 35 hour week must be exhausting with at least 10 weeks between holiday week ends lasting from Friday to Mondays, maybe one...

Advice gladly accepted.
So I’ve spent well over £1000 and loads and loads of time studying for the City and Guilds 2391 exam with the NICEIC. Did the course last week and took and passed the multi choice test on the fourth day, with the practical and written test left to do. I was told when I...

I expect this bunch of blokes would not have got into as much bother if they hadnt bothered pretending to be NICEIC members and used the logo.
either way its good to see cowboys fined for shoddy work.
Copied from NICEIC website:-
TRADESMEN FINED FOR DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL WORK THAT PUT LIVES AT...